Today's News

By Becky Barnes, Editor
Harrison County’s Ben Hyatt is the newest member of the Cynthiana Democrat news staff.
Hyatt, 23, has been hired to fill the recently vacated reporting position held by Kate Darnell Rash, who moved to Owensboro with her husband Andrew.
Hyatt is a 2005 graduate of Harrison County High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of Kentucky. He earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture with an emphasis on community leadership development.

Logan Rylan Jett was born to David and Amber Jett of Cynthiana on Sept. 3, 2010 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs. 13 oz., and is welcomed by his brother, Colton Hunter Jett, and sister, Brooklyn Paige Jett.
Maternal grandparents are Eddie and Vicki Lucas and Barry Judy, all of Cynthiana.
Paternal grandparents are Randy and Julie Cole and Davy and Lori Cole, all of Cynthiana.

* Cynthiana Democrat, June 29, 1950 - “Fire, which started shortly before midnight, Friday, June 23, gutted five buildings on the east side of Walnut Street’s congested business area. Swept by the flames were a three-story brick furniture store, liquor dispensary, restaurants, hardware company warehouse and Disabled American Veteran’s clubroom, all of which are located beteen Bridge and Pike streets.”

10 years ago . . .
Births announced this week are: Madison Paige McVey, Sept. 20, daughter of Richard L. and Jharon L. McVey; Kaitlyn Ann Rollins, Oct. 17, daughter of Ben and Holly Rollins.
The auditioned choral group for Harrison County High School has been asked to sing at Disney’s Epcot Center for their 2000 Candlelight Processional and Massed Choir. Seventeen students will fly to Orlando, Fla. for the Dec. 9 performance.

Case reports
Oct. 27 – At 8 a.m., a report of emergency protective order violation was made.
Oct. 21 – At 1:55 p.m., Diana Palmer reported that her mother’s credit card was used without permission.
Oct. 23 – At 9:30 a.m., Anita Tackett, Nebo Road, reported that a barn was broken into. Taken were two bulldozer batteries and two used batteries.

Case reports
Oct,. 26 – At 12:57 p.m., Serelda Duckworth, Walnut Street, reported that three checks were taken from her check book, forged and cashed at Farmers National Bank, Food Lion and Walmart for a total of $169.20.
Oct. 21 – At 1:21 a.m., a report was in regards to an alleged rape that occurred on Old Lair Road. The investigation into the incident remains open.
Oct. 21 – At 11:30 p.m., police were called to Apple Market for a disturbance.

Three men were arrested in Bourbon County on Thursday following a violent purse snatching in Millersburg.
According to a press release from the Kentucky State Police, a woman was confronted by two males wearing masks as she got out of her vehicle on Third Street in Millersburg.
“The female victim was struck in the head with a blunt object and her purse was taken,” stated the press release.